CONFERENCE VENUE
The conference will be held at the Main Building of the Catholic University, Milano.

CONFERENCE DATES
August 27-31, 2003

OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
English will be the official language of the conference. No simultaneous translation
will be provided.

THE CONFERENCE ON THE WEB

Our web site contains all information about the conference, tourist information, social and cultural events, travel information, local information that is available at a specific point in time:
http://www.promoitaliaonline.net/XIECDP/

TOPICS OF THE CONFERENCE
The conference aims at a broad coverage of the research activities within developmental psychology. We therefore welcome all contributions with a developmental perspective, both from basic research and from applied areas as well as presentations with a developmental psychopathology perspective.

INVITED ADDRESSES
Gunilla Bohlin, Sweden: Individual differences in early childhood: the interplay of attachment and behavioral inhibition
Ada Fonzi, Italy: Bullying at school: a cruel play in peer interactions
Mark Johnson, United Kingdom: Brain development in infants: from cortex to cognition
Jacqueline Nadel, France: About agency: what non verbal children expect
Peter Noak, Germany: Tolerance and intolerance among youth

All abstracts should preferably be submitted via electronic mail to the e-mail address:
E-mail: icointernational@inwind.it

using one of the following options:
a) Attachment File - Abstracts should be attached to the e-mail message using Rich Text Format (rtf) Word 6 for Windows.
b) ASCII Format - Abstracts should be typed or pasted directly in the message itself.

Note: A diskette containing the material as a Word file should accompany the abstract if you use regular mail. You can also send your abstract online.
Check the webiste: http://www.promoitaliaonline.net/XIECDP/

GUIDELINES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS

Symposia
Symposia are organized by two co-convenors and consist of 4-5 papers plus a shorter discussant paper. All symposia are allocated a time of two hours. Each presentation can last no longer than 15-20 minutes, depending on the number of papers. One of the co-convenors may be the discussant the other one functioning as the chairperson. The chair may present one of the papers. At the end of the symposium, time should be allowed for the discussant to introduce a general discussion.
Co-convenors must be from two different countries. Participants should represent at least two different countries.
One of the co-convenors should: (a) forward to symposium participants registration and abstract submission forms; (b) collect the individual abstracts, which should not exceed 200 words each; (c) send to the Scientific Committee the title and the abstract of the symposium, and (d) provide names and addresses of symposium participants as well as titles and abstracts of the symposium papers.

Poster workshops
Poster workshops are organized by two co-convenors and consist of 10-12 thematically related posters. Following a one hour display period, a one hour discussion will take place. The discussion will be coordinated by one of the two co-convenors serving as a discussant.
Co-convenors must be from two different countries.

One of the co-convenors should: (a) forward to poster workshop participants registration and abstract submission forms; (b) collect the individual abstracts, which should not exceed 200 words each; (c) send to the Scientific Committee the title and the abstract of the poster workshop, and (d) provide names and addresses of poster workshop participants as well as titles and abstracts of the poster workshop presentations.

Individual papers
Individual papers will be grouped into thematic sessions, lasting two hours. Depending on the number of papers, each participant will have 15-20 minutes to present his/her paper, including discussion.
Individual posters
Individual posters will be grouped thematically and displayed for two hours. A surface of 100 cm x 140 cm will be available for each poster. Posters should be readable from a distance of two meters.

Important notice 1: The name of the presenting author should be underlined in the abstract submission form.
Important notice 2: Each participant may appear only twice as a paper or poster presenter (first author) or as
a discussant. In addition, he/she may appear twice at the most as co-convenor.

Submission deadline: December 1, 2002, for all types of proposals

OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME RECEPTION
The opening ceremony will be held in the Main Hall of the University building on Wednesday, August 27, at 19.00.

CONFERENCE DINNER
We invite you to the conference banquet to be held at “Museo dei Navigli”, situated in the heart of Milano. In the halls of the "Museo dei Navigli" are on permanent exhibition archaeological finds, historical paintings and past work tools to tell us the story of the characteristics of ancient Milano (www.museodeinavigli.com).

This event will take place on Friday, August 29, and the cost will be Euro 55,00.

LETTER OF INVITATION
Participants who need an Invitation Letter in order to attend the conference may write to the Conference Organizing Committee specifying the necessary details. This service is designed only for participants that need to obtain a visa or permission to attend the conference. It should not be considered as an official invitation covering fees or other expenses.

REGISTRATION DESK
The registration desk will be located in the Main Building of the University. Registration hours will be 15.00 - 20.00 on August 27.

IMPORTANT DATES

December 1, 2002 Deadline for submission of abstracts
February 15, 2003 Notification of acceptance
April 30, 2003
Deadline for early registration
May 31, 2003
Deadline for hotel booking